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LGBTQ Catholic Hopes for the New Archbishop of New York

December 20, 2025/3 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Guest Contributor

Will New York's new archbishop improve on his LGBTQ+ record while in Joliet, Illinois? Read More

Community Protests Catholic School Rescinding Job Offer to LGBTQ Employee

September 21, 2021/3 Comments/in Employment Issues, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Catholic school has rescinded a job offer for an employee after learning the employee was in a same-gender marriage. Read More

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